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NSSF Partners with Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation on First Shots, +ONE Efforts

Posted on Tuesday, 7 July, 2020 by

NEWTOWN, Conn. – NSSF®, the firearm industry trade association, is pleased to announce that it has formed a partnership with the Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation (SSSF) to promote NSSF’s First Shots® program and +ONESM Movement initiatives through SSSF’s family of … Continue reading →

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NSSF Opens Registration for Webinar ‘Using Social Media Effectively in Times of Crisis’

Posted on Monday, 29 June, 2020 by

June 26, 2020 NEWTOWN, Conn. — NSSF®, the trade association for the firearm industry, is pleased to announce that registration is now open for its newest webinar, “Using Social Media Effectively in Times of Crisis.” In this 60-minute webinar, Michelle … Continue reading →

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Firearm Industry Disappointed By U.S. Supreme Court’s Refusal to Accept Second Amendment Cases

Posted on Tuesday, 16 June, 2020 by

NEWTOWN, Conn. — NSSF®, the firearm industry trade association, expressed profound disappointment and frustration by the U.S. Supreme Court’s refusal to accept any of nearly a dozen Second Amendment-related appeals. The Supreme Court requires just four justices to agree to … Continue reading →

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NSSF, Project Childsafe Emphasize Firearm Safety as a Critical Part of Home Safety

Posted on Thursday, 11 June, 2020 by

June is National Safety Month; Preventing Home Accidents Helps First Responders and Health Care Workers Focus on Community-wide Priorities For immediate release | June 10, 2020 NSSF, Project Childsafe Emphasize Firearm Safety as a Critical Part of Home Safety June … Continue reading →

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NSSF Announces New COVID-19 Operations Webinar for Outdoor Ranges

Posted on Wednesday, 3 June, 2020 by

For immediate release | June 2, 2020 NEWTOWN, Conn. — NSSF®, the trade association for the firearm industry, is pleased to announce that registration is now open for its newest webinar, “Outdoor Range Models of Success During the COVID-19 Era.” … Continue reading →

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NSSF Launching New Webinar ‘Liability in the Age of COVID-19’

Posted on Monday, 25 May, 2020 by

For immediate release | May 22, 2020 NEWTOWN, Conn. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®), the trade association for the firearm industry, is pleased to announce that registration is now open for its newest webinar, “Liability in the Age … Continue reading →

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The Ambassador Academy has been Rescheduled for June 6-10

Posted on Tuesday, 19 May, 2020 by

For immediate release | May 18, 2020 NEWTOWN, Conn. — Held outside of Orlando, Florida, the five days of training covers multiple topics, including filming and editing, social media analytics and strategy, Second Amendment-related hostile communication and on-camera presence, live-fire … Continue reading →

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NSSF Joins AFSP and VA for Webcast on ‘Protecting Mental Health and Preventing Suicide During COVID-19’

Posted on Friday, 15 May, 2020 by

USCCA Will Premiere the Webcast on May 14, 8 p.m. EST, on its YouTube Channel NEWTOWN, Conn. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®) has joined with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for … Continue reading →

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NSSF’S Project ChildSafe Launches New Tools for First-Time Gun Owners

Posted on Tuesday, 7 April, 2020 by

NEWTOWN, Conn. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation®(NSSF®) today unveiled a new infographic for first-time gun owners in response to the surge in firearms sales across the U.S. Additionally, through its Project ChildSafe® program, NSSF has launched a newFirearm Storage … Continue reading →

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NSSF, Retailers Emphasize Gun Safety as Sales Rise and Families Stay Home

Posted on Monday, 23 March, 2020 by

    NEWTOWN, Conn. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®) and its partners urge gun owners to keep firearm safety a top priority and are making safety resources widely available as gun and ammunition sales increase, especially among first-time … Continue reading →

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NSSF Announces New +ONE Movement Industry Promotional Tools

Posted on Tuesday, 25 February, 2020 by

    NEWTOWN, Conn. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®), the trade association for the firearms industry, is pleased to announce that it has expanded its library of +ONESM Movement promotional resources. Launched in 2019, the +ONE Movement is … Continue reading →

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Davenport Guns & Shooting Club Earns NSSF Four-Star Rating

Posted on Monday, 24 February, 2020 by

NEWTOWN, Conn. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation®(NSSF®), the trade association for the firearms industry, is pleased to announce that it has awarded Davenport Guns & Shooting Club a Four-Star rating for range excellence. Located in the heart of Davenport, … Continue reading →

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NSSF Sponsors Ambassador Academy

Posted on Tuesday, 18 February, 2020 by

For immediate release | February 17, 2020 NEWTOWN, Conn. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®), the trade association for the firearms industry, is pleased to announce that it is sponsoring the 2020 Ambassador Academy taking place Mar. 28-Apr. 1 … Continue reading →

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SAAMI Offers Clarification on Acceptance of New 300 HAM’R Cartridge

Posted on Friday, 14 February, 2020 by

    SAAMI would like to clarify the recent press release of February 7th. SIG Sauer was listed as the developer of the cartridge as is standard practice for the company which introduces the cartridge. SAAMI and SIG Sauer felt … Continue reading →

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SAAMI Announces Acceptance of New 300 HAM’R Cartridge

Posted on Monday, 10 February, 2020 by

    NEWTOWN, Conn. — The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute® (SAAMI®), the organization at the forefront of promoting firearm safety by creating standards that ensure safety, reliability and interchangeability of firearms, ammunition, and components, has announced the acceptance … Continue reading →

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NSSF, Project ChildSafe Help Promote Firearms Safety in Denver

Posted on Tuesday, 4 February, 2020 by

For immediate release | February 3, 2020   Free gun locks, safety resources donated to mayor’s gun safety initiative NEWTOWN, Conn. — Project ChildSafe®, the firearms safety program of the National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®), has provided 1,000 firearm safety … Continue reading →

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Back From Shot Show 2020 !

Posted on Friday, 31 January, 2020 by

 I’m back from Shot Show 2020 and beautiful Las Vegas, Nevada. It was another expansive show with exhibitors from all over the world, and NSSF has done an amazing job of growing the event year over year.  Shot Show 2021 … Continue reading →

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6th Annual HAVA/NSSF Golf Tournament Raises $50,000 for America’s Veterans

Posted on Tuesday, 28 January, 2020 by

For immediate release | January 27, 2020 LAS VEGAS — NSSF today announced that its annual pre-SHOT Show golf outing to benefit the charity Honored American Veterans Afield (HAVA) raised $50,000. HAVA is a 501(c)(3) organization formed by companies in … Continue reading →

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NSSF Hails Publication of Firearms Export Reform Rules

Posted on Monday, 20 January, 2020 by

    WASHINGTON — NEWTOWN, Conn. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®), the trade association for the firearms and ammunition industry, applauds the Trump administration’s posting for public inspection the final rules that modernize the export regulations for sporting … Continue reading →

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Lucas Oil is Official 2020 SHOT Show Wi-Fi Sponsor

Posted on Friday, 10 January, 2020 by

  NEWTOWN, Conn. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®), the trade association for the firearms industry, is pleased to announce that Lucas Oil Products, Inc., has agreed to be the official Wi-Fi Sponsor for the 2020 SHOT Show®. Lucas … Continue reading →

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NSSF President Joseph Bartozzi Named CEO by Board of Governors

Posted on Tuesday, 7 January, 2020 by

NEWTOWN, Conn. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®), the firearms industry trade association, has announced that NSSF’s Board of Governors has voted to add the title and duties of Chief Executive Officer to Joseph Bartozzi’s current and ongoing responsibilities … Continue reading →

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NSSF Honors Fallen Officers with $25,000 Fraternal Order of Police Donation

Posted on Thursday, 19 December, 2019 by

  WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®), the firearms industry trade association, is honoring the nation’s fallen law enforcement officers by contributing $25,000 to the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Foundation. The donation was delivered to FOP … Continue reading →

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NSSF Welcomes Massachusetts AG’s ‘Enforcement Notice’ Clarification

Posted on Thursday, 12 December, 2019 by

    WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®), the firearms industry trade association, accepts Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey’s agreement to clarify the Enforcement Notice that included “’Copies’ or ‘Duplicates’ of the Enumerated Weapons.” The Attorney General’s … Continue reading →

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NSSF Releases Firearms Production Figures

Posted on Thursday, 5 December, 2019 by

For immediate release | December 3, 2019 More than 17.7 million Modern Sporting Rifles in Private Ownership WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®), the firearms industry trade association, released the 2017 Firearms Production Report to members. The … Continue reading →

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Your Donation to Project ChildSafe Will Support Firearm Safety Efforts and Help Save Lives

Posted on Wednesday, 4 December, 2019 by

  NEWTOWN, Conn. — Today is Giving Tuesday and the National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®) is asking those who donate to worthy causes to consider making a gift in support of Project ChildSafe®, its award-winning community gun safety program that … Continue reading →

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Project ChildSafe Announces New Donation Page Ahead of Giving Tuesday

Posted on Tuesday, 26 November, 2019 by

    Your Recurring Donation Will Support Firearm Safety Efforts That Help Save Lives NEWTOWN, Conn. — With Giving Tuesday fast approaching on December 3, the National Shooting Sports Foundation’s® firearms safety program, Project ChildSafe®, is making supporters aware of … Continue reading →

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SAAMI Welcomes Kalashnikov USA to Organization

Posted on Friday, 22 November, 2019 by

  NEWTOWN, Conn. — The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute Inc.,® (SAAMI®) is pleased to announce that Kalashnikov USA has joined as a Supporting Member. A manufacturer of rifles, pistols and shotguns, Kalashnikov USA is headquartered in Pompano Beach, … Continue reading →

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Shooters World’s Two New Locations Earn NSSF Five-Star Ratings

Posted on Thursday, 24 October, 2019 by

For immediate release | October 22, 2019 NEWTOWN, Conn. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation®(NSSF®), the trade association for the firearms industry, is pleased to announce that it has awarded its highest Five-Star rating for range excellence to both of … Continue reading →

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NSSF Launches SHOT University Online for FFLs, Ranges

Posted on Tuesday, 22 October, 2019 by

    NEWTOWN, Conn. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®), the trade association for the firearms industry, is pleased to announce the launch of its all-new SHOT University™ Online education resource. Available at no charge to NSSF members, SHOT … Continue reading →

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NSSF Welcomes Federal Court’s Dismissal of Case Against Firearms Manufacturers

Posted on Friday, 11 October, 2019 by

October 10, 2019 WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®) welcomes the U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio Eastern Division’s dismissal with prejudice of the Primus Group v. Smith & Wesson, et. al. case. The decision was … Continue reading →

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NSSF Unveils New Podcast, ‘The Gun Industry Speaks’

Posted on Monday, 7 October, 2019 by

For immediate release | October 4, 2019 NEWTOWN, Conn. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation®(NSSF®) today unveiled a new podcast series, “The Gun Industry Speaks,” to help inform the national conversation on firearms. “Our goal is to have a frank … Continue reading →

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The 458 SOCOM; From Battlefield to Elk Country

Posted on Friday, 20 September, 2019 by

When Steinel Ammunition started out, they bet their future on the 458 SOCOM cartridge and now offer 4 different loads for the big game hunter. Twinsburg, Ohio (September 2019) – With hunting season underway across the country, an increasing number … Continue reading →

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NSSF Statement on El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio, Communities

Posted on Tuesday, 13 August, 2019 by

The National Shooting Sports Foundation® chose to remain respectful of the victims and their families in the El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio, communities in the week following the senseless and horrific murders there. We did so because we believe … Continue reading →

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Call the Commerce Department TODAY and Urge Immediate Publication of Final Export Control Reform Rules

Posted on Tuesday, 13 August, 2019 by

The Obama Administration’s Export Control Reform (ECR) Initiative transferred export licensing of all commercial products to Commerce from State except for our industry! This antigun policy that was designed to harm our industry still remains in effect today. Over a … Continue reading →

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Celebrate National Shooting Sports Month with SIG SAUER

Posted on Monday, 5 August, 2019 by

In recognition of National Shooting Sports Month, SIG SAUER is honored to announce support for the National Shooting Sports Foundation’s (NSSF) annual initiative to celebrate the shooting sports throughout the month of August.  LEARN MORE SIG Store: Customer Favorites P365 … Continue reading →

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SIG SAUER Kicks-Off National Shooting Sports Month

Posted on Thursday, 1 August, 2019 by

  NEWINGTON, N.H., (July 31, 2019) – In recognition of National Shooting Sports Month SIG SAUER, Inc. is honored to announce support for the National Shooting Sports Foundation’s (NSSF) annual initiative to celebrate the shooting sports throughout the month of … Continue reading →

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August is National Shooting Sports Month.

Posted on Tuesday, 2 July, 2019 by

  We’re one month away from the start of National Shooting Sports Month®! Getting on board is easy: Add your planned August events to the National Events Calendar. Help spread the word about the event(s) and utilize the Promotional Toolkit … Continue reading →

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National Shooting Sports Foundation Renews Gold-Level Sponsorship to Help Raise The Flag

Posted on Monday, 13 May, 2019 by

  NSSF Recommits to Presenting Sponsorship at National Sporting Clay Cup Fundraiser (COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado – May 10, 2019) – The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), a longtime partner of USA Shooting, has agreed to help Raise the Flag for … Continue reading →

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NSSF Commends Congress’s Passage of ‘Range Bill’

Posted on Tuesday, 30 April, 2019 by

NEWTOWN, Conn. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®), the firearms industry trade association, commends Congress’s passage of the Target Practice and Marksmanship Training Support Act (H.R. 1222). The bipartisan legislation, sponsored by U.S. Reps. Ron Kind (D-Wis.), Rob Bishop … Continue reading →

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NSSF Praises President Trump’s Rejection of U.N. Arms Trade Treaty

Posted on Monday, 29 April, 2019 by

NEWTOWN, Conn. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®), the firearms industry trade association, praised President Donald Trump’s rejection of the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty that was signed by the Obama Administration, but was never ratified. President Trump delivered … Continue reading →

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